Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

Connections. Advocacy. Resources. Equity. Support.

Community Hub

MCGT strives to create an inclusive community of those interested in supporting gifted & talented learners.

“The support and information I received through MCGT was essential in helping me to navigate the waters of raising my highly gifted children. Connecting with other parents, attending the conferences and seminars gave me the tools I needed to parent my children while also maximizing their educational experiences in a K-12 system that wasn’t always a good fit. Thank you MCGT!”

-Parent of Gifted Children

Chapters

MCGT chapters are formal group of MCGT members, organized by district, region, or other common goals. A chapter has officers, collecting a portion of each member’s MCGT membership fee, and using those funds as they wish. 

Community Groups

MCGT Community Groups are informal gatherings of interested parents. No bylaws, officers, or financials. Just connections, sharing, and support. 

MCGT Events

MCGT hosts a variety of speaker events, discussion groups, children and family events, and an annual Gifted & Talented Expo. Information can be found on our events calendar or follow us on social media.

MCGT’s Facebook Posts

Mark your calendar for the MCGT's first CHAT Night of the school year!Gifted 101 will be on Thursday, September 24, 7:00-8:30pm CST via Zoom.CHAT Nights are FREE and Open to All – no registration required.Join MCGT for an informal and informative conversations about giftedness with MCGT Board President and owner of Cottonwood Center, Mary Wandrei.What is a CHAT Night? CHAT (Connect. Help. Advocate. Talk.) Nights are dedicated to informally connecting parents of gifted children, helping them find other parents in similar situations with an ear to listen, experiences to share, and solutions to offer. Each CHAT Night starts with a brief (10-15 minutes) presentation by a facilitator on a designated topic of interest followed by small group discussion. The format of CHAT Nights is intended to be casual, rather than structured. Due to the nature of CHAT nights, they are not recorded.Find all the details and zoom link, as well as all MCGT upcoming events on our website calendar: mcgt.net/calen#MCGTcaresc#MCGT##MNGiftedi#MCGT##MCGTConnectionst#giftedparentingn#SocialEmotionalGiftedi#giftededucationMNi#2EN#mcgtchatT#mcgtchattch#socialemotionali#GiftedAdvocacyo#drmarywandrein#GiftedEducationa#giftedandtalentede#mngiftededucationa#giftedkidsd#minnesotakidsakids
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Check out MCGT's 2e page here: mcgt.net/twice-exceptional-2eAnd join us for Building Bridges, a MCGT 2e Monthly Discussion group. All of the details are here: mcgt.net/discussion-gro#mcgtdidyouknowu#MNGiftedi#MNGiftedi#MCGT##MCGT##MCGTcaresC#MCGTConnectionsti#MCGTBuildingBridgesidges
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Gifted Adult Community GroupDay Trip to New Ulm, Minnesota!Saturday, September 1911:00am – 3:00pm CDT (car pool options at 9:30am)REGISTER NOW: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6756168Join the MCGT Gifted Adult Community to explore some Minnesota History in New Ulm, which is nestled in the scenic Minnesota River Valley in South Central Minnesota.Stops include: • Turner Halle/Rathskeller for lunch with a German flair, and history of the Turners. • Hermann the German/German Park to walk and explore outside. • Schell’s Brewery to walk and explore the grounds with QR self-guided tour outside. We look forward to seeing you!#mcgt #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #giftedadults #socialemotional #mcgtgiftedadultcommunity
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Navigating Your Relationship with your Adult Gifted/2e Child6 session series, Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, beginning Sept 15$150 per householdRegister Now: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6770163Gifted kids are often bewildering – this doesn’t change when they grow up. In this informal, six-session online conversation series, parents and caregivers gather with others who are also exploring territory parenting books don’t cover. All sessions are guided by experienced facilitators, but the heart of the group is the parents and caregivers themselves. You’ll have space to ask questions, share experiences, and listen to each other. #mcgt #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #2e #GiftedRoads #MCGTConnections #SocialEmotionalGifted #caregiverconversations
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Don't miss MCGT's Lean on Me Monthly Discussion Group – Free and open to all!Tuesday, August 25⋅7:30 – 8:30pm CSTNo registration required, just drop in!You are not alone in this journey of parenting bright children. Find your people in this monthly discussion group where we talk about raising gifted, creative and talented children. The group focuses on listening, generating ideas, resource sharing, and is for anyone who is a caregiver of elementary and teenage gifted, creative and talented kids. The group will be facilitated by Dr. Teresa Argo Boatman, a local psychologist who specialties in working with gifted people. Join Zoom Meeting:zoom.us/j/95140691227Meeting ID: 951 4069 1227Passcode#MCGT7#MNGifted #DrTeresaArgoBoatmanr#MCGTcares##MCGTa#LeanOnMeDrTeresaBoatmane#MCGTLeanOnMeG#MCGTConnectionso#giftedparentingdparenting
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“More important than the many timely and relevant resources MCGT offers, MCGT provided our family with an understanding and welcoming place to share experiences without judgment. We were not alone on this journey but with friends.”

-Parent of a Gifted Child

“As a parent, MCGT was a source of knowledge and support. As a professional, it has provided a resource bank, a feeling of acceptance, and a sense of community, for all of which I am grateful.”

-Parent of a Gifted Child

Thinking of becoming a member? MCGT provides membership benefits.

Click here to view a complete list of MCGT Member benefits!

Discussion Groups

Talented Tots

Do you have a bright or talented kid between the ages of 1 and 5? Come discuss all the hilarity, exasperation, and joy of raising bright young kids with other parents who get it! This supportive parent community is a place to ask questions, share stories, meet new friends, and exchange tips and ideas.

Lean on Me

You are not alone in this journey of parenting bright children. Find your people in this monthly discussion group where we talk about raising gifted, creative & talented children

CHAT Nights

CHAT (Connect. Help. Advocate. Talk.) Nights are dedicated to informally connecting parents of gifted children, helping them find other parents in similar situations with an ear to listen, experiences to share, and solutions to offer. Each CHAT Night starts with a brief (10-15 minutes) presentation by a facilitator on a designated topic of interest followed by small group discussion. The format of CHAT Nights is intended to be casual, rather than structured.

MCGT Member Directory

MCGT has a member directory that will help you find other members in your city or school district. Membership login required. 

MCGT Member Forums

Join the discussions in our Member Forums. Topics include New to Gifted, Event Follow up Discussions, Twice-Exceptional (2e), Gifted Adults, and more! Membership login required.